DEATH # 4

 

DYSFUNCTIONS IN DEATH

 

It is all about cosmic union. Go forward with forgiveness which is essential to substance and joy.

 

The dysfunctions in death include spiritual intrusions which fall into two main groups: 

Spirits seeking forgiveness that intrude upon and haunt the living hoping for reconciliation.

 Earthbound spirits (E.B.S.) lost between the worlds.

 

INTRUSIVE SPIRITS

 

“When a deep injury is done to us, we never recover until we forgive.” Alan Paton

"Forgiveness is part of the treasure you need to craft your falcon wings and return to your true realm of Divine Freedom.” Hafitz

Forgiveness will release the spirit from a karmic sin which otherwise could result in a suboptimal reincarnation where they would be required to overcome that challenge that defied them previously. This is an onerous prospect especially in cases of sexual, physical and even emotional abuse. This is why the dead sometimes haunt the living for forgiveness in order to be released from these karmic burdens. Forgiveness will release the soul from the consequences of that particular action only.

This applies especially to our fathers, mothers, grand fathers and grandmothers and hence the commandment is to; “Honor your father and mother ...” We do not have to love them or even like them, only honor them with our forgiveness no matter how toxic they may have been to us in life They gave us birth and without them we would not be in a sentient body. Forgiveness, however, does not mean reconciliation and returning to the relationship.

This is why closure is so essential before death. It can be done after death but it is much more difficult and requires expert spiritual assistance including forgiveness rituals. 

Forgiveness is key– preferably before death because of the possibility of being confronted with intrusive entities from our past in the future and because it is more difficult after death.

 

Whether the intrusion is earth bound or a spirit seeking forgiveness the effect on the living will be similar.

Being haunted can cause "dis"-ease which may eventually even lead to disease. These symptoms are real, even if they would be incredulous to Western medicine and psychiatry. They include somatic complaints such as headache, neck pain and other maladies such as anxiety, malaise and depression. Sufferers may wonder why life is not going smoothly and why they have bad luck and difficulty with personal and work relationships. Frequently they see a physician and get a full work up, only to be told - "there is nothing wrong with you" - while there is - even if it's energetic and not organic.

There are three reasons to forgive.

RELEASING INTRUSIONS

 

Forgiveness will release the negative energetic effects and the “dis”-ease of being haunted by an intrusive spirit. The spirit can then return to the light and hope for a better karmic future before reincarnating. It is clear from my experience that once the spirit is released with forgiveness the "dis"-ease goes away. 

We should be wary of allowing these spirits to be guides or having them on your altar but we do need to release them from whatever it was they did to us.

 

IT IS HEALTHFUL

Forgiveness has been shown to increase T cell counts and one's immunity. Cynicism and judgment on the other hand can increase pro-inflammatory factors which precede certain diseases. Forgiveness is more beneficial for one forgiving than for the forgiven one. It releases the negative energy from the grudge that the living person has been carrying. 

REINCARNATION INTO THE SAME BLOOD LINE

Since spirits often reincarnate back into the blood line, it is far better that the spirit returns in a more purified state to the living.

We should forgive, no matter how difficult the circumstances.

Re the biblical saying,

"The sins of the fathers (and mothers and grandfathers and mothers) are visited upon the children unto the fourth generation ..."

 

This does not mean that their progeny will be accountable for their misdeeds, only that spirits frequently reincarnate back into the blood line. Far better that the alcoholic, abusive father reincarnates with less dysfunction and a better chance of redemption the next time around. The family may appreciate this in case he came back as a grandchild or a nephew.

The “black sheep” of the family may really be “white” in spiritual terms and may reincarnate to try and help heal family dysfunction.

For others that have sinned against us there is no mandate to forgive but forgiveness is helpful to all concerned especially to the one doing the forgiving.

"Im'gonna lay down my sword and shield, down by the riverside. Ain't gonna study war no more." 

African American spiritual song 

E.B.S.

 

There are two kinds of E.B.S.; Involuntary and Voluntary. 

Involuntary.

Those that are stuck between the worlds need spiritual help to be redirected back through the veil. These usually occur from a sudden, confused or traumatic death.

Involuntary earthbound entities create energetic dysfunction similar to other intrusive spirits with their presence even though it may not be intentional. There is nothing good about being haunted even if it's a relatively benign appearing ghost in one’s home. The earthbound spirit can be directed back to the light with the right expertise from someone skilled in this type of work.

If one is dreaming persistently of a loved one long after the first few months it is possible that the spirit may still be earth bound.

Voluntary

Some stay behind to help a living loved one and will eventually need to move across the veil when the time is optimal.

 

Other forms of spiritual intrusion and dysfunction

 

In South Africa someone who is "called" to become a sangoma, may experience the "calling" sickness or the Thwasa illness. Until one relents and initiates or reconciles with the spirits as to why it is not possible at the moment, the energetic illness will persist. Thwasa is a calling to one's destiny and if not responded to appropriately there will be a serious missed opportunity and a later karmic burden. This is a favor and a blessing from spirit and not a dysfunction even if it causes "dis"-ease at first. 

The archetypal wounded healer is then driven by the "wound" to become who they truly are. Once the wounded one commits, the illness mysteriously disappears.